Winter in Late May

It has gone down to 32 degrees on each of the last 2 mornings. There have also been off and on showers with lots of snow in the mountains. We went out to explore some of the area and we could see where the mountains have had more than just a dusting of new snow:

Then, as we were returning home, we passed an area where we saw cars pulling off the side of the road just like they do in Yellowstone when there is wildlife to be seen. Sure enough, we saw our first animals since we arrived - moose:

This is one big reason why we love this area in northwestern Wyoming. We never know when we will spot animals and there are so many different kinds that can be spotted anywhere you go.

We spent most of the afternoon just trying to keep warm in our fifth wheel - high of 48 - and we took this shot out our window of our picnic table during the afternoon "snow" showers:

Even though it didn't last long, it is still snow on May 24. The elevation here is 6237 feet, so we can expect some of this right into June. The forecast is more of the same for the next few days, so our free time before starting work on Monday will all be in less than perfect weather. Of course, it is expected to begin to warm up and remain sunny beginning Monday.

There is so much to see and do here that we aren't concerned about just a few bad weather days. We have the whole summer ahead of us to enjoy everything that this area has to offer. It's nice to be back in this area and even nicer to be starting a new job where we feel comfortable and have regular, realistic hours...